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Hummingbird Trail
Hummingbird Trail
Design-Build-DoneDesign-Build-Done
Original siding was given a new coat of paint, and doors and windows accented with white paint. The floor is slate tiles. New decorative lighting was added.
Geo decks by Hickory Dickory Decks.
Geo decks by Hickory Dickory Decks.
Hickory Dickory DecksHickory Dickory Decks
Drew Cunningham and Tom Jacques
Inspiration for a small modern veranda in Toronto with natural stone paving.
Zen, koi, floating steps, beach plantings, bungalow
Zen, koi, floating steps, beach plantings, bungalow
The Design Build CompanyThe Design Build Company
Brian Sipe architectural design and Rob Hill - Hill's landscapes and Don edge general contractor. koi pond in front yard with floating steppers, bluestone and beach plantings
Screen Porch
Screen Porch
Build MooreBuild Moore
Inspiration for a small modern side screened veranda in Raleigh.
Thai Bungaloes
Thai Bungaloes
Timber ArtisansTimber Artisans
Photo of a small world-inspired veranda in Other with decking and a roof extension.
Aluminum Spindle Porch Railings - 102
Aluminum Spindle Porch Railings - 102
UserUser
Small contemporary front veranda in Toronto with concrete slabs.
Patio Dining
Patio Dining
Outdoor LivingOutdoor Living
Design ideas for a small world-inspired back veranda in Hawaii with a water feature, stamped concrete and a roof extension.
Outdoor Solar Shades
Outdoor Solar Shades
Budget Blinds of Waterloo/Inspired DrapesBudget Blinds of Waterloo/Inspired Drapes
This is an example of a small classic screened veranda in Toronto with decking.
Porticos
Porticos
Distinctive Deck DesignsDistinctive Deck Designs
This is actually a Shuterstock image, but we do create porticos for clients in the Northern Virignia area.
This is an example of a small front veranda in DC Metro with natural stone paving and a roof extension.
Screen Porch
Screen Porch
Perfect Patios & Custom ScreensPerfect Patios & Custom Screens
Framing around the stonework was essential for this customer and we build 'em the way you want 'em!
Inspiration for a small back screened veranda in Houston with tiled flooring.
Back Porch Addition and Kitchen Remodel
Back Porch Addition and Kitchen Remodel
Ellie Wellstead DesignsEllie Wellstead Designs
http://www.ninaleejohnson.com/
Design ideas for a small classic back veranda in Portland with a roof extension.
Leawood Backyard Structure
Leawood Backyard Structure
MOD ArchitectureMOD Architecture
View looking southwest showing the trellis components that add interesting shadow play along with the rain chain
Inspiration for a small traditional back veranda in Kansas City with concrete paving and a roof extension.
Jen Rahoul
Jen Rahoul
Job Doctor General Contracting LtdJob Doctor General Contracting Ltd
Small traditional front veranda in Ottawa with decking and a roof extension.
Patio Construction
Patio Construction
UserUser
Simply concrete patio to expand your living spaces out of doors.
This is an example of a small traditional back veranda in Charlotte with concrete slabs.
Entry porch foyer
Entry porch foyer
TMD ArchitectsTMD Architects
The entry porch was updated with a new ironwork railing and entry gate door.
Small nautical front metal railing veranda in Charleston.
Master suite and covered entry addition
Master suite and covered entry addition
Placid ConstructionPlacid Construction
Small traditional front veranda in Other with a potted garden, decking and a roof extension.
White Delight
White Delight
Poly StudioPoly Studio
Evening view of verandah with bi-fold screens partially open. photography by David Patston
Design ideas for a small contemporary back screened veranda in Melbourne with decking and a roof extension.
Portico Addition
Portico Addition
Kris Spaulding Construction, Inc.Kris Spaulding Construction, Inc.
Small traditional front veranda in Chicago with with columns and a roof extension.
Faithful Farmhouse Addition
Faithful Farmhouse Addition
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Photo of a small classic front wood railing veranda in Chicago with with columns, concrete slabs and a roof extension.
English Elegance
English Elegance
VisionScapesVisionScapes
This front yard features an eye-catching natural stone walkway that leads you up to the home. The same stone is used in the backyard patio to tie together both the entrance to the home and the entertaining areas. A custom built mahogany planter is filled with stunning oversized hydrangea plants. Although the yard is relatively small there was still room to incorporate a beautiful built in BBQ with room for food prep and storage. Photo Credit: Jamen Rhodes

Small Green Veranda Ideas and Designs

While they may not be as large as their US equivalents, in the UK and Ireland verandas, pergolas, porches and porticos are still handy little halfway houses between your driveway and your front door or your garden and your back door. Verandas are structures that cover an area next to your house, usually over a patio or decked area at the back as part of your garden, and they offer a sheltered outdoor space that you can enjoy all year round. Pergolas are usually separate from your house but offer basic cover for outdoor dining or simply relaxing. Porches can either give you shelter from the rain (perhaps as you find your keys at the front door) in the form of a basic, open porch canopy structure, or be built out into a small room or vestibule where you can remove and store coats, shoes and umbrellas. Porticos fall into the former category of porch design but are much grander than regular porches, usually with colonnades at either side of the door supporting the porch roof and giving a regal touch to the exterior of your home. If you think your home could benefit from a sheltered outdoor structure, either for dining outside or just taking your coat and boots off as you enter your house, take a look at the porch, portico and veranda ideas, designs and photos from homeowners and designers to take inspiration.

How do I choose a veranda design?

Glass verandas are one of the most common veranda designs because they let in light, offer slight shade and still protect from the elements, while wooden verandas are also popular due to their traditional-looking style. If your garden and house exterior are styled classically then a wooden veranda or pergola may be the way to go and you may want to consider tiling the roof of the veranda with the same type of tiles you have on your main roof, so everything ties in neatly. Wrought iron and glass verandas can also look classic in their style, appearing almost Victorian, and if you have dark framed windows or other ironwork in your garden or home, this style of veranda could work nicely. Metal and glass verandas would better suit contemporary tastes, and if you don't want the normal pitched roof style, look at flat roofs and verandas and pergolas in unique shapes and designs. You can choose to have either a supported veranda with posts, similar to a pergola structure, or a cantilever veranda that protrudes from a wall of your house without support via posts to the ground. Obviously if you want more space under your veranda then a cantilever veranda is the way to go, but the look of cantilevers is not always to everyone's taste. Otherwise you may only need posts at each end that won't have to be large and in the way if you need the room.

How do I choose a new porch?

Think about what you want from your porch – if, for example, your front door opens straight into your living room, you may want the added privacy of an enclosed porch rather than a portico-style covering. Appearance is, of course, all-important; the front of your house, after all, creates the first impression of your home. uPVC porches are great for insulation, but they may not look as good aesthetically. It’s important that your porch design fits in with that of your house, so keep brickwork and materials similar or complementary. Front doors provide a wonderful opportunity for dressing your house – embrace colour and gloss, and add attractive embellishments with door knockers, letter boxes and wall lights. But don’t just take our word for it; take a look around for inspiration. Once you’ve decided which type and material of porch or portico would suit your house – whether it’s a brick, glass or an oak porch, you can now focus on the design and have a look at some great porch ideas from other Houzz users. Find images of traditional wooden porches that give a warmly welcome, large glass porch extensions that dramatically change home exteriors, and pictures of stone front porches and porticos.

Will I need planning permission for my veranda, pergola, porch or portico?

Usually verandas will need planning permission as they are not classed as permitted development under Class A, but there are exceptions, so check with your local planning authority first. Provided that your porch or portico follows the stipulated guidelines, it will be exempt from planning permission and building regulation approvals. Ensure that the external floor area of the porch is within three square metres and that its height does not exceed three metres. Finally, the furthest edge of the porch should not go beyond two metres of any boundary of the house and the road. If the porch or portico you want is bigger than these dimensions, make your life easier by employing a builder or porch specialist who will handle the planning and building regulations for you. Pergolas, as garden structure, also do not need planning permission as long as they adhere to standard regulations, but again, check online or with a professional before building one.
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